How to Make Teddy Bears Clothes

Get a tape measure., Measure your bear., Draw the t-shirt design on paper., Use chalk to trace the paper cut-out., Repeat so you have two pieces of cut-out fabric., Align the two pieces together., Load the thread you want, either in a sewing machine...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Get a tape measure.

    Measure the body width and height. , Add enough room to sew, about
    1.5 centimeter (0.6 in) or half an inch is all you need.

    Cut out and pin the simple t-shirt paper pattern to the fabric of your choice. , Alternatively:
    Pin the paper pattern to your fabric and cut around it. , These will be joined together. , Pin to keep the pieces in place as you sew. , (Make sure you change the bobbin too, if using a sewing machine.) , Do not sew the head hole, the arm holes or the base of the t-shirt. ,, Add some do-dads and buttons for a great looking t-shirt. ,
  2. Step 2: Measure your bear.

  3. Step 3: Draw the t-shirt design on paper.

  4. Step 4: Use chalk to trace the paper cut-out.

  5. Step 5: Repeat so you have two pieces of cut-out fabric.

  6. Step 6: Align the two pieces together.

  7. Step 7: Load the thread you want

  8. Step 8: either in a sewing machine or needle.

  9. Step 9: Sew the t-shirt together

  10. Step 10: inside out.

  11. Step 11: Turn the garment back to the right way.

  12. Step 12: Put the shirt on your teddy.

  13. Step 13: Finished!

Detailed Guide

Measure the body width and height. , Add enough room to sew, about
1.5 centimeter (0.6 in) or half an inch is all you need.

Cut out and pin the simple t-shirt paper pattern to the fabric of your choice. , Alternatively:
Pin the paper pattern to your fabric and cut around it. , These will be joined together. , Pin to keep the pieces in place as you sew. , (Make sure you change the bobbin too, if using a sewing machine.) , Do not sew the head hole, the arm holes or the base of the t-shirt. ,, Add some do-dads and buttons for a great looking t-shirt. ,

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